"What are you doing here, Auten?" Empress Heidi cleared her throat and rearranged her thoughts before speaking. "Why aren't you cultivating at the Jade Fairyland?"

"Father's dead. How could I be in the mood to cultivate?" Prince Auten spoke in a tone laced with grief before turning to comfort Empress Heidi. "Don't be too upset either, Mother."

Empress Heidi flashed a pained smile. "I'm glad you came to see me so quickly."

As she spoke, Empress Heidi cast a glance at Master Magaera next to her